High Chief Nathan Egba-Dienegha has been confirmed as the Acting Amayanabo of Okpoama Kingdom in Brass Local Government Area.
The confirmation followed an emergency Ibekobirya (general assembly) of the kingdom held on Monday at Isele Polo, Okpoama.
Egba-Dienegha, who will serve a one-year term, said his appointment ffollowed Bayelsa State High Court directive.
He explained that he was first elected Chairman of the Okpoama Kingdom Chiefs Council, with the decision later ratified by the assembly.
The Acting Amayanabo pledged to prioritise youth employment and women’s development, while calling on residents to support his administration in promoting peace and progress across the kingdom.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, who is also an indigene of Okpoama Kingdom, warned individuals planning to cause unrest to reconsider their actions or face the full weight of the law., stressing that throughout his career as a police officer, he has remained committed to maintaining peace, law, and order.
Also speaking at the assembly, Okpoama Kingdom Youth President Engineer Seiyefa Ben-Basuo; the Amayanabo of Agada-ama, His Highness Paul Odibikuma; Deputy Chief Iprete Ingofagha-Omubo; Elder Sidosi Emmanuel George; and Mrs Inemo Dei expressed gratitude for the peaceful proceedings and pledged full support for the new Acting Amayanabo.
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